3.14: Does Stress Cause Ulcers?

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    A bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a major cause of peptic ulcers. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen, are another common cause. Rarely, cancerous or noncancerous tumors in the stomach, duodenum, or pancreas cause ulcers.

    Peptic ulcers are NOT caused by stress or eating spicy food, but both can make ulcer symptoms worse. Smoking and drinking alcohol also can worsen ulcers and prevent healing.

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    This page titled 3.14: Does Stress Cause Ulcers? was last modified on Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:10:52 GMT and is shared under a CC BY license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by Garrett Rieck and Justin Lundin.